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Spark Hope for those with Neuroendocrine Tumors

Your gift can help improve, extend, and save lives

Why Give?

The Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation directs your individual donations to breakthrough scientific research. Since 2005, we have funded $20 million in research projects. The NET Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, so all donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Your support enables the NET Research Foundation to make rapid progress toward discovering a cure for neuroendocrine cancers. We are grateful to you for your generosity.

To donate by mail, we accept checks and money orders payable to “NET Research Foundation.” Please mail to:

NET Research Foundation
321 Columbus Avenue, Suite 5R
Boston MA 02116

NETRF Recognized as Top-Tier Charity

NETRF’s strong financial position, transparency, and accountability again earned it a 4-star rating by Charity Navigator, a national evaluator of nonprofits. The 4-star rating indicates the utmost in fiscal responsibility, ethical practices, and governance.

Other Ways to Donate to the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation

Matching Gifts

You can multiply the value of your donation by linking to your company’s matching gift program. More than 20,000 U.S. companies match employee donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Please contact your Human Resources department to inquire about your company’s matching program. Your company will handle all the processing and require only minimal effort by you. Inquire today and see how you can multiply the value of your donation!

Planned Gifts and Bequests

The Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation accepts planned gifts. Planned donations can take the form of will bequests, annuities, and other types. Gift plans can create opportunities for you, the donor, as well as for the NET Research Foundation. It is important that the gift is right for you and your family, and there are many options from which to choose. We recommend that you contact your financial advisor and family attorney to decide if you want to make this type of donation. Recognizing that this is a very sensitive topic that deserves care and consideration, we have listed the below information as a resource for you.

Contact our Chief Executive Officer, Elyse Gellerman, at elyse.gellerman@netrf.org to learn more about establishing a legacy to support our mission.

Notify us using the form below if you have already arranged for a planned gift or a bequest; we would like to support you throughout this process.

Review the sample bequest language below to donate to the NET Research Foundation in your Will.

Unrestricted Gift: A gift that can be used where need is greatest
I give, devise, and bequeath to the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation, Boston, Massachusetts, (insert dollar amount, percentage amount, or description of property) to be used for its general purposes.

Residuary Bequest: Leaves any remainder after all other bequests have been paid
I give, devise, and bequeath to the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation, Boston, Massachusetts, (insert percentage amount) percent of the residue of my estate to be used for its general purposes.

Contingency Gift: Takes effect only if a primary intention cannot be met
In the event that (insert name) predeceases me, I give, devise, and bequeath his/her bequest or share to the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation, Boston, Massachusetts, to be used for its general purposes.

Gifts of Securities

The Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation accepts gifts of securities. These gifts are often tax-advantageous to the donor. For example, if a donor donates appreciated securities, such a donor generally receives a tax deduction on the entire market value of the appreciated securities. In addition, the donor avoids federal and state tax on any long-term capital gains of the appreciated securities. We recommend that you contact your financial advisor and family attorney to decide if you want to make this type of donation. If you have any questions, please contact Elyse Gellerman, Chief Executive Officer, at elyse.gellerman@netrf.org or 617-946-1780.

Donation Information Form

If you would like to learn more about matching gifts, planned gifts and bequests, or gifts of securities, please fill out the form below. Please add any comments to give us context about your interest or request.